Find out how popular the last name Demers is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Demers.

Demers, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Demers surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Demers in America

Demers is the 3839th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Demers surname appeared 9,225 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Demers.

We can also compare 2010 data for Demers to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Demers

The surname DEMERS originated in France, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have derived from the French word "demeure," which means "dwelling" or "residence." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname, referring to someone who worked in or managed a dwelling or estate.

The earliest known record of the DEMERS surname dates back to the 13th century in the region of Normandy. In the year 1292, a man named Jehan Demers was mentioned in a legal document from the town of Rouen. This indicates that the name was already established in the area during this period.

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various forms, such as "de Mers," "Desmers," and "Desmaires," reflecting the variations in spelling that were common at the time. These variations likely stemmed from the way the name was pronounced and recorded by scribes.

One notable historical figure with the DEMERS surname was Jacques Demers, a French explorer and navigator born in 1608. He was known for his explorations in the Great Lakes region of North America and played a significant role in the early mapping of the area.

In the 17th century, the DEMERS name was found in several French-Canadian records, indicating that families bearing this surname had migrated to the New World. One example is Pierre Demers, born in 1642 in Quebec, who was among the early settlers in the region.

Another prominent figure with the DEMERS surname was Louis-Philippe Demers, a Canadian Roman Catholic bishop born in 1789. He served as the Bishop of Vancouver Island from 1847 until his death in 1853 and played a crucial role in establishing the Catholic Church in the region.

In the 19th century, the DEMERS name was well-established in both France and Canada. One notable individual was Joseph-François Demers, a Canadian politician and lawyer born in 1804. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada and was known for his advocacy of French-Canadian rights.

Throughout history, the DEMERS surname has also been associated with various places and locations. For instance, the village of Demers in France's Normandy region likely derived its name from an early bearer of the DEMERS surname who lived or held property there.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Demers

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Demers.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Demers was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Demers has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Demers was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Demers, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!